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    Guide Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 266491-001 April 2002 This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software to play, create, and copy to and from CDs and DVDs. Information about power and security settings and updating software is also provided. In addition, this guide
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    Compaq, the Compaq logo, Evo, Presario, ROMPaq and SoftPaq are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for . The warranties for Compaq products are set forth
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    Contents 1 CD and DVD Software Using CDs and DVDs 1-1 Avoiding Standby and Hibernation 1-1 Displaying Media Contents 1-1 Copyright Warning 1-3 Playing CDs with Windows Media Player 1-4 Playing an Audio CD 1-4 Playing a Video CD 1-5 Using Notebook Media Keys 1-6 Accessing Windows Media
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    2-11 Accessing the Power Options Window 2-11 Displaying the Power Meter Icon 2-11 Setting or Changing a Power Scheme 2-12 Using SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional Only). . 2-13 Choosing a Performance Mode 2-13 Setting SpeedStep Preferences 2-14 Finding More Battery Power Information 2-16
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    Using a Compaq Administrator Password 3-5 Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings . 3-6 Entering a Compaq Administrator Password 3-7 Using DriveLock 3-7 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock 3-8 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 3-9 Changing a DriveLock Password 3-10 Removing DriveLock
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    a System ROM Update 6-5 Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM Update . . 6-7 Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq . . 6-9 Restoring Software 6-10 Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System. . . . 6-11 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics
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    of this section provides instructions for using optical drive software. Before using any optical drive software, Compaq recommends that you read the following general information about using CDs and DVDs. Avoiding Standby and Hibernation Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible video and audio degradation and
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    the OK button. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, double-click the My Computer icon on the Desktop, right-click a drive, select Properties > AutoPlay tab, then follow the instructions on the screen. Cancelling Autorun on an Audio CD To prevent an audio CD from opening when autorun is
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    you can display the contents manually: 1. Select Start > Run, then type: explorer x: (where X = the drive designation of the drive containing the medium). 2. Press enter. ✎ A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify the drive. To display the drive designation
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    CD and DVD Software Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a drive into the MultiBay, then inserting the CD into the drive. For insertion instructions, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Drives" section. Playing an Audio CD To play an audio CD:
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    5. On the Windows Media Player menu bar, select File > Open. 6. In the Browse or Look In field, double-click the drive designation of the drive containing the CD. ✎ A drive designation is a letter of the alphabet that the notebook uses to identify the drive. To display the drive designation of every
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    CD and DVD Software Using Notebook Media Keys Many tasks that can be performed through the operating system or in the Windows Media Player window can an audio CD, press the Fn+F12 hotkeys. For more information about using Easy Access keys or hotkeys, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing
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    . Instructions for using Windows Media Player are included in the Windows Media Player Help file. To access the Help file, open the Windows Media Player window, then select Help on the menu bar. To open Windows Media Player, use any 1 of the following methods: ■ Insert a CD into the optical drive
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    InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen. ■ In Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home: ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is on the desktop, select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen. 1-8 Software Guide
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    the Desktop. Select the icon > InterVideo WinDVD > Next button, then follow the instructions on the screen. ◆ In Windows XP Home, on the command line, type: c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload programs /s The Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed in the All Programs menu. To access the Setup icon, select
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    Hardware Guide, "Drives" section. ■ General information about using DVDs, including important instructions for avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing DVDs, is in "Using CDs and DVDs," first in this section. ■ If your system includes an optional port replicator, dock or undock the notebook
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    MultiBay, then inserting a DVD into the drive. For insertion instructions, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Drives" section. To change the region setting on a drive: 1. Insert the DVD you want to play into the optical drive. 2. If the WinDVD window does not open after a short pause, select
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    includes 2 applications: DirectCD and Easy CD Creator. The Easy CD Creator application includes CD Copier. ■ Use DirectCD with Windows Explorer to drag-and-drop data files between your hard drive and a media or between your hard drive and a network drive. DirectCD is often used to back up data
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    software while the notebook is running on battery power or when the external power supply is uncertain. To install Easy CD Creator software from a CD: 1. Insert an optical drive into the notebook MultiBay. 2. Connect the notebook to reliable external AC power using the AC Adapter. 3. Save and close
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    Insert Notification is enabled. Compaq recommends that you enable Auto Insert Notification: 1. Select Yes at the Auto Insert Notification prompt. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. When the procedure displayed on the screen is complete, restart the notebook. Auto Insert Notification is
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    CD Creator Basic. ■ Do not copy directly from a medium to another medium or from a network drive to a medium. Instead, copy from a medium or a network drive to your hard drive, then copy from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook
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    Choosing Recording Media Compaq recommends using high-quality media that correspond to the maximum speed of the optical drive. The notebook can write or copy to the following types of recording media: ■ CD-Rs, which provide one-time, non-erasable recording. ■ CD-RWs, DVD-RAMs, and DVD/CD-RWs, which
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    drive. (If you are prompted to install UDF Reader, refer to "Responding to the UDF Prompt" earlier in this section.) 2. Access the Easy CD Creator Basic Eraser: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Programs > Easy CD Creator Basic > CD-RW Eraser. ❏ In Windows CD Copier. The Easy CD Creator
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    Auto Insert Notification settings, refer in this guide to the "Using CDs and DVDs" section, "Displaying Media Contents." Disabling Disk-at-Once Disk-at-once settings are in Easy CD Copier. To select them: 1. Access CD Copier: ❏ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Programs > Roxio Easy
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    , and CD Copier: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 > Project Selector > Help radio button. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > All Programs > Roxio Easy CD Creator 5 > Project Selector > Help radio button. Software Guide
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    in this section. For general information about Standby and Hibernation, refer to the "Power" section of this guide. Using CD Copier When you use CD Copier to copy an entire medium to your hard drive, select the Copy button immediately after selecting the Copy to HDD First check box. If there is
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    files created during the process are being created on the hard drive instead of the network drive. To change the location where these temporary files are stored, select Tools from the Easy CD Creator menu bar, select Options, then follow the instructions on the screen. Software Guide 1-21
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    most software applications. Charge or calibrate a battery pack in the notebook. Install or modify system software, or Write to a CD or DVD. Power Source ■ Charged battery pack in the notebook, or ■ External power supplied through one of the following devices: ❖ AC Adapter ❖ Optional port replicator
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    on the hard drive). Disabling Hibernation is not recommended. When Hibernation is disabled, system-initiated Hibernation cannot save your work if the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition while it is on or in Standby. To verify that Hibernation is enabled: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional
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    to the hard drive, and uses much less power than Standby. Returning to work saved in Hibernation takes longer than returning to work saved in Standby, but is faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook. A fully charged battery pack supports Hibernation indefinitely
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    audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while using drive media. Do not initiate Standby or Hibernation while the notebook is accessing a drive medium. A drive medium is any storage device that can be inserted into a drive; for example, a diskette, disk, CD, or
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    and Shutdown Procedures Identifying the Power Controls and Light The procedures for using Standby, Hibernation, and Shutdown use the display switch 1, the power button 2, and the power/standby light 3. Identifying the power/standby light, power button, and display switch Software Guide 2-5
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    describe the default procedures for turning on or shutting down the notebook, initiating or exiting Standby or Hibernation, and for turning off the display. Some procedures can be changed. For instructions, refer to "Setting Power Procedure Preferences," immediately following the tables. Turning
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    the OK button. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off the Computer > Standby. (If the Standby option is not displayed, press the shift key.) more information about hotkeys, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. Software
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    2000 Professional, select Start > Shut Down > Hibernate, then select the OK button. ■ In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > Turn Off the Computer > Hibernate. (If the Hibernate option is not displayed, press the shift key.) Power/standby light turns off. Screen clears. Exit
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    and the display switch through the operating system. Accessing Power Procedure Settings To access power procedure settings: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional, Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button The Fn+F3 hotkeys on the notebook are equivalent to the "sleep button" referred to in Windows. For example, if
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    or Windows XP Professional, select the Turn Off Computer button, then select the OK button. ■ If you are unable to shut down the notebook with ctrl+alt+delete, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. ■ If you are unable to shut down the notebook with the power button, remove the battery pack
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    changes shape to indicate whether the notebook is running on battery power or external AC power. ■ When the notebook is running on battery power, select the icon to display battery charge information. ■ At any time, double-click the icon to display the Power Options window. To show or hide the Power
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    off the display after a time interval you specify. Setting a Power Scheme To set a Power Scheme: 1. Access the Power Options window. 2. Select Changing a Power Scheme To change a Power Scheme: 1. Access the Power Options window. 2. Select the Power Schemes tab. 3. Select a Power Scheme from the
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    this section. ✎ In Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional, the functions Battery mode, the processor runs at a greatly reduced speed to provide maximum energy conservation. The notebook can run in any of the performance modes while it is operating on AC power or on battery power. Software Guide
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    tab. Then set your preferences as instructed in the following table. Preference Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on battery power. Assign a performance mode that applies when the notebook is running on AC power. Set the notebook to remain in the same performance
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    F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Device Options. In the Intel SpeedStep Technology field: ❏ Select Automatic to enable all SpeedStep settings in the SpeedStep window. ❏ Select Disable to set the notebook to run in Battery Optimized mode and
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    instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. Finding More Battery Power Information For more information about using and storing battery packs and conserving battery pack power, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide
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    of a hard drive Unauthorized use of a drive, a port, or a wireless device in the MultiPort Unauthorized access to the processor serial number and other system identification information Unauthorized removal of the notebook Use This Security Feature Power-on password Compaq administrator password
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    the notebook or exit Hibernation until a Compaq authorized service provider resets the notebook. To contact a Compaq authorized service provider, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the notebook. ■ If you forget both your user and master DriveLock passwords, the hard drive
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    Compaq password set with keyboard number keys will not be recognized if it is entered with keypad number keys. (For information about the internal keypad, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section.) ■ When the notebook is starting up from a hard drive protected
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    starts up from the protected hard drive. Entering Power-On Password Settings A power-on password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen
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    follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. Entering A Compaq administrator password: ■ Is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both can use the same term. ■ Does not display as
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    A Compaq Administrator password is set, changed, or deleted in Computer Setup. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions
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    . After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the Compaq administrator password, you must restart the notebook and try again. Using DriveLock Ä CAUTION: If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password, the protected hard drive is permanently unusable. DriveLock prevents
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    down the notebook before inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is any hard drive used in the hard drive bay.) DriveLock procedures begin with inserting the hard drive into the notebook. For insertion instructions, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Drives" section
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    > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts. Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 1. Be sure that the drive is inserted into the notebook (not an optional port replicator). 2. When
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    inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is any hard drive used in the hard drive bay.) To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, you must shut down, then turn on the notebook to access Computer Setup. If you open Computer Setup from a Windows restart, DriveLock
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    inserting or removing a primary hard drive. (The primary hard drive is any hard drive used in the hard drive bay.) To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, you must shut down, then turn on the notebook to access Computer Setup. If you open Computer Setup from a Windows restart, DriveLock
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    this CD to the Hardware Guide, "Pointing Devices and Keyboard" section. 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press
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    . ■ Specify how the notebook is to recognize multiple, identical port replicators. To deny access to the above information by another user, use a Compaq administrator password. For instructions, refer to "Using a Compaq Administrator Password" earlier in this section. To display, print, or save
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    Information 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Access or set your preference(s) by following these
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    Security Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Loop the cable around a secure object, then insert the cable lock 1 into the security cable slot 2 and lock it with the cable lock key 3. Connecting an optional cable lock Software Guide 3-15
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    The Intelligent Manageability application is included only with notebooks that ship with the Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional operating system. The application is provided on the Compaq application recovery CD that ships with those operating systems. Understanding Intelligent
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    a Fault Management Alert The notebook is preset to monitor several hardware components. If problems are found, the following alerts may display: ■ The hard drive alert warns up to 72 hours in advance of impending hard drive problems and can be set to initiate a software backup. 4-2 Software Guide
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    the Compaq P70 and Compaq P50 color monitors. ■ The memory alert issues a report when a memory board is removed, added, or reconfigured. The report includes both the previous and current configurations. Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences All alerts can be displayed on the notebook screen
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    a bootable optical drive disc; second, a bootable diskette or disk; third, a bootable hard drive; and fourth, a bootable NIC. You can change the sequence in which the notebook searches for a startup device by enabling MultiBoot and entering a new startup sequence (sometimes called a boot order). Or
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    instructions, press F1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu > Device Options. ❏ To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into a port replicator, select Enable USB legacy support. ❏ To enable a NIC, select Internal Network adapter boot. 5-2 Software Guide
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    a disc that boots as drive A. 2. Optical drive in notebook MultiBay that contains a disc that boots as drive A. 3. Diskette drive in a port replicator MultiBay or connected by USB. 4. Diskette drive in notebook MultiBay. 5. SuperDisk drive or Zip drive in notebook MultiBay. Software Guide 5-3
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    the boot order also changes the logical drive designations. For example, if you start up from a hard drive in the notebook MultiBay, that hard drive becomes drive C and a hard drive in the hard drive bay becomes drive D. If you start up from a diskette drive in a port replicator, that diskette drive
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    started or restarted: 1. Restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen. ❏ To change the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Boot Options, then press enter
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    the language, press F2. ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Boot Options, then press enter. 3. In the Express Boot Popup Delay (Sec) field, select the amount of time in seconds that you want the notebook to display the startup location menu before it
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    Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services
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    can be displayed in either Compaq Diagnostics or Computer Setup. Displaying ROM Information in Compaq Diagnostics To display the currently installed ROM versions in Compaq Diagnostics: 1. If you are not certain that Compaq Diagnostics is installed on your notebook, refer in this guide to the
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    Setup Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. For general information about using Computer Setup, refer in this guide to the "Setup and Diagnostics Utilities" section. To display ROM information in Computer Setup: 1. To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10
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    Software Updates and Restorations Accessing Software Updates Software updates are available for some notebook families on the Compaq Support Software CD and for all notebooks at the Compaq Web site. Instructions for updating software from the Compaq Web site are provided in "Updating Software from
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    a System ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unsuccessful installation, download and install the system ROM only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. (Do not download or install a system ROM while the notebook is running on battery power, docked in an
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    update that is later than the system ROM currently installed on the notebook. b. Follow the instructions on the Web page to download the software package. 5. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. 6. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive
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    the update from the diskette. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unsuccessful installation, download and install the KBC ROM only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. (Do not download or install a KBC ROM while the notebook is running on battery power, docked in
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    AC Adapter. 3. Insert the diskette containing the KBC ROM update into the diskette drive or SuperDisk drive. 4. Turn on the notebook, then follow the instructions on the screen. 5. When a message on the screen reports that the installation is complete, remove the diskette. 6. Shut down the notebook
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    package. b. Follow the instructions on the Web page to download the software package. 5. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer. 6. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My Computer > your hard drive (usually, drive C) > Compaq. 7. In the Compaq folder, select the
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    documentation included with the Restore CDs. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unsuccessful restoration, use a Restore CD only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power using the AC Adapter. (Do not use a Restore CD while the notebook is running on battery power, docked in an optional port
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    Updates and Restorations Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System A Windows operating system provided on the notebook or on a Restore CD is enhanced by Compaq. The Compaq enhancements add power and security features and provide supplementary support for external devices such as drives
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    your Windows operating system. Use this utility to: ❏ Compare the notebook configuration at the time Compaq Diagnostics was installed to interim or current configurations. ❏ Display and print system information. ❏ Test system components. ❏ Troubleshoot a device configuration problem. Software Guide
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    with the keys on your notebook keyboard. ✎ An external keyboard connected by USB can be used in Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. For more information about USB, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, "External Device Connections" section. Instructions for using keys to set
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    Restore Defaults check box. 4. To confirm the restoration, press F10. 5. Select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. When the computer restarts, the factory settings are in effect, but any identification information you may have entered is intact. Software Guide
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    , a port replicator, and any battery packs in the system. ■ View specification information about the processor, memory and cache size, and system ROM. Save system configuration settings to a diskette. Restore system configuration settings from a diskette. Replace configuration settings in Computer
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    To Do This Administrator password Enter, change, or delete a Compaq administrator password. Power-on password Enter, change, or delete a on (not restarting) the notebook. Device security Enable/disable ■ Ports or diskette drives* ■ CD-ROM or diskette startup† ■ Diskette write* ■ MultiPort Fn+
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    any hard drive in the system. Selecting from the Advanced Menu Select Language (or press F2) Boot Options Device Options To Do This Change the Computer Setup language. Enable/disable: ■ QuickBoot, which starts the notebook more quickly by eliminating some startup tests. (If you suspect a memory
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    hubs. When USB legacy support is enabled: ❖ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hubs work even when a Windows operating system is not loaded. ❖ The notebook can start from a bootable hard drive, diskette drive diskette, SuperDisk drive disk, or CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive connected by USB to
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    as options for testing components. Both Compaq Diagnostics scans are designed to report on Compaq components. If non-Compaq components are scanned, the results may be inconclusive. Detecting Compaq Diagnostics The notebook ships with the Compaq Diagnostics utility preloaded, but not preinstalled
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    , then follow the instructions on the screen. ❏ If the Setup Compaq Software icon is not on the Desktop, select Start > Run. ◆ In Windows 2000 Professional, on the command line, type: c:\cpqapps\setup.exe preload /s The Setup Compaq Software icon is displayed on the Desktop. ◆ In Windows XP Home, on
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    bar, then follow the instructions on the screen. The icon on the Help button is a question mark. 3. To exit the Compaq Configuration Record scan, select File > Exit. Using the Diagnostics Scan When you run the Compaq Diagnostics scan, a scan of all system components is displayed on the screen before
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    drop-down list. The information is displayed. ❏ To save the information, select File > Save As. ❏ To print the information, select File > Print. 3. To close Compaq Diagnostics, select File > Exit. . ❏ Complete Test performs maximum testing on each device in a selected category. Software Guide 7-11
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    be prompted to insert or remove devices. ❏ Unattended Mode does not display prompts. If errors are found, they are displayed when testing is complete. time of each test. ❏ The Error tab lists all errors found on the notebook with their error codes. 8. To save a test report: ❏ Select the Log Guide
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    BIOS (Basic Input Output System) 6-1 boot order. See MultiBoot buffer underrun errors 1-21 C cable lock (optional) 3-15 calibration, battery 2-1 CD accessing Windows Media Player help files 1-7 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 1-1 cancelling autorun while inserting 1-2 Compaq Support
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    Index playing audio 1-4 playing video 1-5 selecting a 1-16 software, Easy CD Creator 1-13 software, Windows Media Player 1-4 troubleshooting 1-20 types 1-16 writing to a 1-15 CDs, Restore 6-10 Central Processing Unit. See CPU (Central Processing Unit) Compaq administrator password changing 3-6
  • HP Evo n800v | Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 93
    3-12 diagnostics utility. See Compaq Diagnostics Digital Audio Easy Access button 1-6 disc, optical. See CD; DVD disk, diskette avoiding Standby and Hibernation while using 2-4 disabling drive for 3-12 displaying contents of 1-1 downloading KBC ROM to 6-7 display switch changing function of
  • HP Evo n800v | Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 94
    20 source drive vs. destination drive 1-15 troubleshooting 1-20 error message "Playback of Content From this Region..." 1-10 buffer underrun 1-21 Compaq Diagnostics error tab 7-12 F family, identifying notebook 6-2 Fault Management alerts 4-2 floppy disk. See disk, diskette H hard drive, protecting
  • HP Evo n800v | Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 95
    Agents 4-2 InterVideo WinDVD. See WinDVD K KBC ROM (Keyboard Controller Read Only Memory) defined 6-1 determining current version of 6-2 downloading 6-7 installing 6-8 obtaining updates for 6-4 update procedure 6-7 keyboard, external (optional) 7-2 L language, changing in Computer Setup 3-12 locked
  • HP Evo n800v | Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 96
    Index Network Service Boot 5-3 notebook model, family, type 6-2 notebook serial number 3-14 O operating system installing retail version of 6-11 reinstalling 6-10 optical disc. See CD; DVD P passwords combining 3-3 Compaq vs. Windows 2-9 forgetting 3-2 See also Compaq administrator password;
  • HP Evo n800v | Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 97
    5-5 operating system, installing retail version of 6-11 PCFriendly 1-8 reinstalling 6-10 restoring 6-10 SpeedStep (Windows 2000 Professional) 2-13 UDF Reader 1-16 Windows Media Player 1-4, 1-21 software updates accessing 6-4 Compaq Support Software CD 6-4 CPQFlash file 6-5 Software Guide Index-7
  • HP Evo n800v | Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 98
    system ROM (Read Only Memory) defined 6-1 determining current version of 6-2 downloading and installing 6-5 obtaining updates for 6-4 T telephone numbers for ordering Compaq Support Software CD 6-4 Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet 3-2 turning off the notebook emergency shut down procedures 2-10
  • HP Evo n800v | Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide - Page 99
    audio CD 1-4 using hotkey commands with 1-5 using with Easy CD Creator 1-21 Windows passwords 3-3 WinDVD accessing Help file 1-9 error message 1-10 function 1-8 installing 1-8 playing DVD with 1-10 procedures 1-10 region settings 1-10 Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet 3-2 Software Guide Index
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Software Guide
Compaq Notebook
Series
Document Part Number: 266491-001
April 2002
This guide provides instructions for using optical drive software
to play, create, and copy to and from CDs and DVDs. Information
about power and security settings and updating software is also
provided. In addition, this guide explains how to use the
MultiBoot, Intelligent Manageability, Compaq Diagnostics, and
Computer Setup utilities to set preferences and to help detect,
solve, and prevent problems.